Breast cancer couldn’t stop Dianne Miller from becoming the strongest she has ever been. In fact, the devastating disease is what drove her to pump some iron. After a lumpectomy for Stage 1 cancer in ...

Angus Chen covers all issues broadly related to cancer including drugs, policy, science, and equity. He joined STAT in 2021 after covering health and science at NPR and NPR affiliate stations. His ...

Learn more about exercise during and after breast cancer treatment, including the best workouts to try.

We all know that regular exercise has many benefits, including reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Exercise also improves outcomes in patients with cancer, ...

A new study documents how elite-level strength training can be safe and beneficial during active breast cancer treatment. Competitive powerlifter LaShae Rolle retained nearly 90% of her strength while ...

This article was made possible by the support of Yakult and produced independently by Scientific American’s board of editors. To improve the quality of life of people with cancer, oncologists have ...

Members of the group are participants in LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a 12-week conditioning program designed to help cancer ...

The answer depends on your individual risk for bone fracture and the type of exercise. For most men with early prostate cancer, it’s safe to engage in light or moderate exercise. Physical activity is ...